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Healthier Mac-N-Cheese Soup with Spinach
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
319
kcal
Author
Brenda Bennett
Ingredients
4
cups
low sodium chicken broth
2
cups
water
10
ounces
brown rice pasta shells
8
ounces
fresh or frozen spinach
2
cups
milk
I used 1%
2
tablespoons
whole wheat or gluten free flour
2
cups
shredded low fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta.
Return to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
Add chopped spinach and cook about 5 more minutes until it is wilted and heated through.
In a small bowl whisk together milk and flour.
Stir into pasta mixture and cook until thickened.
Stir in cheese and continue to stir until it melts.
Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 9*
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
319
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
22
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
13
mg
|
Sodium:
415
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g